Specific to the event, the regulations of the Coupe de France authorize the presence of a maximum of sixteen players on the match sheet until the 6th round and specify that “when a club decides to include on the match sheet the maximum number of authorized players, the registration of a substitute goalkeeper, numbered 16, is imperative. » The same regulations emphasize that “goalkeepers must wear a jersey of a color clearly distinguishing them from other players and the referee. »
For Seudre Océan, the two points combined mean that Over Mandanda could not enter the pitch with a player’s jersey, which had been cobbled together for the occasion with a number 6 flocked jersey in front of which an elasto-adhesive strip had been placed. added to make the number one.
According to the Girondins, the delegate approved
The Ligue de Nouvelle-Aquitaine acknowledged having received the complaint. The Settlements, Disputes and Litigation Commission, which meets on Friday, will have to decide. If applicable, the parties then have 48 hours to appeal.
For the Girondins, the opponent’s decision, which remained at the level of rumor until midday, was, to say the least, upsetting. For the letter, it is emphasized that coach Bruno Irles requested authorization from the match delegate before making the change and that the latter approved.
